En Ruta al Ingles
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This document introduces a gaming program called "Xenos" that aims to help English language learners improve their skills through playing games. It discusses forming a partnership between the San Francisco Public Library and others to create Xenos in order to bridge the gap between learning English and having fun. The document outlines some of the challenges faced in launching Xenos but ultimately expresses gratitude for the fruits of their labor in empowering the community and encouraging ideas to continue improving English acquisition.
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- 1. En Ruta al Inglés Gaming for English Language Learners Rebecca Alcalá and Edward Melton San Francisco Public Library
- 5. Welcome to Xenos- (zɛnəʊs) Play Games – Learn English
- 9. The Bumpy Ride “Come on in! It’s okay!” “No. They can’t just press the button.” “Uno!” “Cha Ching!”
- 10. Fruits of our Labor “Each one teach one.” Empowerment Community
Editor's Notes
- Rebecca- Welcome and introduction
- Rebecca- Why are we here? We’re here to talk about a partnership and pilot program that took us from programs that look like this (change image to tables with computers set out)
- Rebecca- To this. A room full of engaged learners working together and also having fun.
- Rebecca- And how did we do this? We’ll talk about the pilot project called, Xenos, that gave us an opportunity to learn how to build a community, create learners, empower users, and learn how to partner with other groups.
- Edward- Budget, Staffing (including skills required by staff to present the program), facilities, and equipment
- Rebecca- Explain each of the quotes.
- Rebecca-Elmer goes from being a student to a paid staff. Participants moved up one level in language acquisition. They all learned basic computer skills. Knowing how to use the computer and feeling more confident in practicing skills. New library users!
- Edward- Discusses the CCSF pilot which includes tablet lending, citizenship, and ESL . Rebecca discusses the SFGH pilot. Images of logos for SFPL, SFGH, and CCSF
- Edward and Rebecca